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Compare train and bus for London to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Slough:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Slough costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 31m faster (26m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $26 (€22)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Slough
How to get from London to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE70211:30 PM 1h07 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:37 AM Slough, Wellington Street $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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RE70211:30 PM 1h07 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:37 AM Slough, Wellington Street $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C481998:07 AM 0h15 London Paddington (PAD) 8:22 AM Slough station (SLO) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C482018:36 AM 0h16 London Paddington (PAD) 8:52 AM Slough station (SLO) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
C372638:43 AM 0h32 London Paddington (PAD) 9:15 AM Slough station (SLO) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
C372568:28 AM 0h35 London Paddington (PAD) 9:03 AM Slough station (SLO) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE70210:30 PM 1h07 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:37 PM Slough, Wellington Street $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE7029:30 PM 1h07 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:37 PM Slough, Wellington Street $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE7026:45 AM 1h13 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:58 AM Slough, Wellington Street $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Slough:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Slough costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Slough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Slough by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express.
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